Visionary Executive Chef - Luxury Multi-Outlet Dining

Ennismore; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Competitive salary

Brand family perks

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Ennismore is seeking a visionary Executive Chef in Jeddah to lead culinary direction across SO Jeddah venues, events, and in-room dining. You will curate trend-driven menus, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure premium quality while achieving strong commercial results.

This role requires luxury hospitality expertise, halal knowledge, and a track record of managing multi-outlet operations in high-volume environments. Pre-opening experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in luxury hospitality or destination dining.
• Strong leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Expertise in menu development and culinary innovation for premium experiences.
• Solid financial acumen with budgeting and profitability oversight.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of the Saudi market, local tastes, and halal requirements.
• Experience leading multi-outlet operations and high-volume dining.
• Pre-opening experience in luxury hospitality is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision and strategy across all restaurants, bars, events, and in-room dining.
• Curate innovative trend-driven menus reflecting the SO lifestyle and local culture.
• Deliver exceptional quality, creativity, and consistency across all offerings.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a world-class culinary team.
• Drive culinary innovation by staying ahead of dining trends and guest preferences.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to create memorable experiences that drive revenue.
• Oversee kitchen operations, productivity, and service excellence across outlets.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and profitability while maintaining premium quality.
• Champion food safety, hygiene, and brand/regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Culinary innovation

Food cost management

HACCP & food safety

Stakeholder management

Saudi market knowledge

Multi-outlet operations

Team mentorship

Job description

Ennismore is seeking a visionary Executive Chef in Jeddah to lead culinary direction across SO Jeddah venues, events, and in-room dining. You will curate trend-driven menus, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure premium quality while achieving strong commercial results.

This role requires luxury hospitality expertise, halal knowledge, and a track record of managing multi-outlet operations in high-volume environments. Pre-opening experience is highly desirable.